Very Disliked
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
May feed Fungal Acne
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Explained
This ingredient is a water-in-oil emulsifier and is sometimes known by its trade name, Isolan GPS. It helps create stable emulsions by bridging oil and water phases without adding a greasy feel.
Common usage levels sit between 2-5% for this ingredient.
See all 736 products with Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Users who like it
10%
Users who avoid it
90%
What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Emulsion Stabilising
Stabiliziing emulsion, making two non-mixable ingredients stable
Surfactant
When added to liquid, surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.6%
Top categories
Sunscreens
Makeup
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
82532
INCI Name
POLYGLYCERYL-4 DIISOSTEARATE/POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE/SEBACATE
EC #
 -
All Functions
Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant
